Roughly 40% of all food bought in the United States is thrown out. That's A LOT of landfill space that can be saved, greenhouse gas that can be reduced, and usable soil amendments that can be implemented! This video explains more.

Who is Eligible?

The program is open to City of Worthington residents, but only the first 400 households to register may participate. The program is only open to households. Businesses wishing to compost may contact Innovative Organics directly to join their commercial program.

How Do I Register?

To register for the program, fill out and submit the online form by clicking the link below, or call the Service & Engineering Department at 614-431-2425 weekdays between 7:30am and 4:30pm.

Once registered, participants will receive a fact sheet outlining what may be collected for composting. Residents may use their own 5-gallon bucket or similar container to collect their food scraps. To drop-off food scraps, participants may sign in at the Service and Engineering Building weekdays between 7:30am and 4:00pm, dump their scraps and be on their way.